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Duke Ellington

(1899-1974)
American jazz pianist and composer
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Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1924 through the rest of his life.

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Born Edward Kennedy Ellington
29 April 1899
Washington, D.C. USA
Died
24 May 1974 (aged 75)
New York City, New York, USA
Zodiac Taurus
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  • Mercer Kennedy
    Mercer Kennedy info 1st child with Edna Thompson Male b. 11 Mar 1919 · Age: 106 · 1919- · Celebrity Baby
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    Johnny Mercer · Friend · 1909-1976 · American lyricist, songwriter, singer and record executive edit info
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    Al Hibbler · Associate · 1915-2001 · American baritone vocalist edit info
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    Billy Strayhorn · Friend · 1915-1967 · American jazz pianist, composer, lyricist and arranger edit info
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    Kay Davis · Associate · 1920-2012 · Jazz singer edit info
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